Packaging for a shaver and related methods of use

Abstract

A packaging for a shaver may include a shell configured to shift between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the shell is configured to receive the shaver. The packaging may also include an image of the shaver disposed on an outer surface of the shell, and an actuator coupled to the outer surface of shell, the actuator being disposed within the image of the shaver, and wherein activation of the actuator while the shell is in the closed configuration, causes the shell to shift from the closed configuration to the open configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A packaging for a shaver, comprising:
 a shell and a drawer disposed within the shell; 
 the shell including a first enclosure and a second enclosure, and an actuator disposed on an outer surface of the first enclosure; 
 the actuator being configured to shift the first enclosure and the second enclosure relative to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration; 
 the first enclosure and the second enclosure are in direct contact with one another in the closed configuration; and in the open configuration, are connected by the drawer and are not in direct contact with one another. 
 
     
     
       2. The packaging of  claim 1 , further including a biasing mechanism configured to bias the shell into the open configuration. 
     
     
       3. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes a sphere extending away from an outer surface of the shell, a spherical cap extending away from the outer surface of the shell, or a button having a top surface that is flush with the outer surface of the shell. 
     
     
       4. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the drawer is fixed to the first enclosure, and movable relative to the second enclosure. 
     
     
       5. The packaging of  claim 1 , further including a stop configured to abut a sidewall of the drawer to prevent the drawer from separating from the second enclosure in the open configuration. 
     
     
       6. The packaging of  claim 5 , further including a biasing mechanism configured to bias the shell into the open configuration, wherein:
 the stop is configured to abut an interior side of the sidewall of the drawer; 
 an exterior side of the sidewall of the drawer pushes against the biasing mechanism in the closed configuration; 
 the stop is part of a first engagement mechanism coupled to a surface of the first enclosure; 
 the packaging further including a second engagement mechanism coupled to a surface of the second enclosure; and 
 the first engagement mechanism and the second engagement mechanism are interlocked with one another in the closed configuration. 
 
     
     
       7. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the second enclosure includes opposing sidewalls, and the system further includes a biasing mechanism with a band coupled at first and second ends to opposing sidewalls of the second enclosure, wherein:
 in the closed configuration, the drawer pushes against the band, causing the band to be taut; and 
 in the open configuration, the band is slack. 
 
     
     
       8. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the second enclosure extends from a closed end to an open end, the drawer being slidable through the open end, and the packaging further includes a biasing mechanism including a spring attached to the closed end of the second enclosure, the spring being extended in the open configuration, and configured to be compressed by the drawer in the closed configuration. 
     
     
       9. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the second enclosure extends from a closed end to an open end, the drawer being slidable through the open end, and the packaging further includes a biasing mechanism including a first magnet coupled to the closed end of the second enclosure, and a second magnet coupled to the drawer, wherein like poles of the first magnet and the second magnet face one another. 
     
     
       10. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the shell includes an image of the shaver with an image of a cartridge being disposed on the first enclosure and an image of a handle being disposed on the second enclosure. 
     
     
       11. The packaging of  claim 10 , wherein the image of the handle includes a proximal end and a distal end, the actuator being disposed at the proximal end of the image of the handle and being positioned such that a center of the actuator is configured to correspond with a center of a release button of the shaver. 
     
     
       12. The packaging of  claim 10 , wherein the image is embossed and/or engraved in the outer surface of the shell. 
     
     
       13. The packaging of  claim 1 , further including a pair of engagement members that interlock with one another to maintain the shell in the closed configuration, wherein activation of the actuator causes one of the pair of engagement members release from the interlock. 
     
     
       14. The packaging of  claim 1 , further including a tray contained within the shell, the tray including a plurality of storage compartments. 
     
     
       15. A package, comprising:
 a drawer; 
 a shell surrounding the drawer, the shell having a first enclosure and a second enclosure, the shell being configured to shift between a closed configuration where the first enclosure and the second enclosure are proximate to one another, and an open configuration where the first enclosure and the second enclosure are separated from one another; 
 an actuator coupled to the outer surface of shell; and 
 a biasing mechanism configured to bias the shell into the open configuration such that activation of the actuator while the shell is in the closed configuration causes the biasing mechanism to apply a force against the drawer to shift the shell into the open configuration. 
 
     
     
       16. The package of  claim 15 , wherein the drawer is fixed to the first enclosure, and movable relative to the second enclosure. 
     
     
       17. A method of opening and closing a shaving system; the shaving system including a shell and a shaver; the shell including a first enclosure, a second enclosure, a drawer and an actuator; the first enclosure and the second enclosure being configured to shift between a closed configuration and an open configuration; the shaver being disposed in the drawer of the shell and including a handle, a cartridge containing one or more blades, and a release mechanism for decoupling the cartridge from the handle; the method comprising:
 providing the actuator on an outer surface of the shell; 
 arranging the shaver within the drawer of the shell such that the actuator is positioned to correspond with the release mechanism of the shaver; 
 applying a force against the actuator, while the shell is in the closed configuration, and causing the first enclosure and the second enclosure to shift away from one another toward the open configuration, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure are in direct contact in the closed configuration, and are connected by the drawer and not in direct contact with one another while in the open configuration. 
 
     
     
       18. The method of  claim 17 , further including the steps of providing a biasing mechanism, the biasing mechanism applying a force against the drawer and shifting the shell into the open configuration.